AV Technician
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
50% Instructional Technology Pool Duties:
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
M-F 8-5
Contact Information to Applicants
John McCluskey
Position Overview
The Film & Media Studies Department at the University of Kansas is seeking to fill an AV Technician position to oversee operations of the equipment pool. The person holding this position supports clients (faculty staff and students) by checking out film video and audio equipment in support of classroom instruction and productions across all production courses offered through FMS. This person also supports departmental events and programming.
The AV Technician will be responsible for the effective operation of the equipment room and will assist in supporting all FMS classrooms and production spaces including but not limited to the sound stage recording studio animation and computer labs.
The person in this position will be responsible for managing reservation schedules procedures and databases for equipment check out as well as keeping strict records of student enrollment training and contracts supporting all production courses. The AV Technician will work closely with faculty to coordinate on classroom and instructional technology needs for the department. The person holding this position will hire supervise and train student hourly employees in furtherance of these tasks. Experience with film & video production equipment is required. Familiarity with editing software audio recording and knowledge of theatrical lighting systems is preferred.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application a complete application consists of:
- Supervise check-out and check-in of film equipment
- Hire train and supervise student hourly workers
- Manage reservation schedules procedures and databases for equipment check-out
- Keep strict records of student enrollment training and contracts supporting all production classes
- Coordinate technology maintenance and repairs
- In consultation with faculty and staff make recommendations for process improvements and equipment needs
- Maintain a complete accurate and up-to-date inventory of all FMS equipment
- Coordinate with faculty on classroom instructional technology needs
- Maintain and instruct students on software including Adobe Creative Suite Pro Tools Toon Boom and other helper applications
- Assist and instruct students in soundstage and recording studio usage
- Assist in maintenance and enhancement of production spaces including sound stage recording studio production classroom animation classroom
- Instruct faculty and students in use of video audio and film equipment available from the Instructional Technology Pool.
- Assist department faculty staff and service center clients in producing film shoots and other productions on soundstage and in recording studio
- Assist faculty staff and students in troubleshooting problems with equipment editing production and audio issues.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
M-F 8-5
Contact Information to Applicants
John McCluskey
- High School Diploma/GED with two years of experience in the management of film video and or editing equipment and software.
- Previous experience that required strong interpersonal communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
- Bachelors degree in film/tv/arts or related field or equivalent professional experience
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud applications Apple computers Microsoft suite as evidenced by application materials.
- Familiarity with theatrical lighting systems as evidenced by application materials.
- Previous experience working with wide-ranging populations as evidenced by application materials.
Position Overview
The Film & Media Studies Department at the University of Kansas is seeking to fill an AV Technician position to oversee operations of the equipment pool. The person holding this position supports clients (faculty staff and students) by checking out film video and audio equipment in support of classroom instruction and productions across all production courses offered through FMS. This person also supports departmental events and programming.
The AV Technician will be responsible for the effective operation of the equipment room and will assist in supporting all FMS classrooms and production spaces including but not limited to the sound stage recording studio animation and computer labs.
The person in this position will be responsible for managing reservation schedules procedures and databases for equipment check out as well as keeping strict records of student enrollment training and contracts supporting all production courses. The AV Technician will work closely with faculty to coordinate on classroom and instructional technology needs for the department. The person holding this position will hire supervise and train student hourly employees in furtherance of these tasks. Experience with film & video production equipment is required. Familiarity with editing software audio recording and knowledge of theatrical lighting systems is preferred.
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application a complete application consists of:
- cover letter
- resume
- list of three professional references
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- E & I
- Low Voltage
- Customer Service
- Hospitality Experience
- Computer Networking
- Computer Skills
- Cabling
- Customer Support
- Schematics
- Human Resources
- Power Tools
- Troubleshooting
About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
